Reed Procurement & Supply Chain are recruiting for a global manufacturing business. We are looking for someone that can manage the supply base but also get involved in and advise on end to end purchasing process. This role would be reporting into the Supply Chain Manager.

Based in Basingstoke - Paying up to £35,000 (depending on experience)

You would be responsible for the following areas;

- Management of Supply base to ensure a cost efficient and continuous flow of material to achieve both short and long term business plans.- Analysis and balancing of supply / demand- Facilitate close co-operation with the supply base through regular communication and feedback- Purchase order management including order placement, confirmations, overdues, reschedules etc- Management of Suppliers to ensure timely material availability- Management of optimum inventory levels to achieve business plans and objectives- Material management data accuracy- Identification of cost saving opportunities- Management of supplier forecast information and assessment of forward capacity constraints- Invoice query clearance and tracking of supplier payments- Materials management / minimization of excess and obsolescence- Support supplier performance monitoring, evaluation and improvement plans- Close co-operation and communication of material constraints with relevant internal departments